What Does 4.0 ABV Mean? Your Guide to Alcohol by Volume
                                
                                
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                                A beverage with a 4.0 ABV contains 4% pure alcohol by volume, a percentage that falls within the lower-to-average range for many popular beers and ready-to-drink cocktails. This specific number is a standard unit of measurement that helps consumers understand a beverage's potency and its potential effects on the body.